Why the diamond chosen as a gem of the wedding ring?

Have you ever was wondering why the diamond chosen for engagement or wedding ring? Where did the idea come from? Why the diamond considered as the ultimate symbol of love and adoration?

For centuries, the diamond has been widely recognized as a universal symbol of eternal love and commitment. This is mainly due to the fact that the diamond is beautiful, strong, and durable, very similar to the tradition lasting marriage.

It is believed that the tradition of giving an engagement ring with the diamond, take place since the year 1477. In that year, Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Maria from Burgundy.

After that event, giving diamond engagement ring with the be a broad trend among rich and famous people. Around the world, people upscale began to follow and give a sparkling diamond ring for their loved ones.

Nowadays, most couples who are planning to get married choose the diamond for their engagement rings. With the luster, rarity and strength that can not be matched by any other gemstone, diamond is regarded as the king of jewels. Blessings the impression of timelessness and stability for which it symbolized, this gem is often chosen to symbolize eternal love.

In English, this gemstone is referred to as the diamond. The word "diamond" comes from the word Adamas - The ancient Greek word meaning "unbreakable". In fact, the ancient Greek believed that this unique jewel sparkle as universal love. Since time immemorial, the sparkling diamond continues to be a symbol of eternal love.

Did you know that out of every 250 tons of the diamond ore, only 0.2 grams of pure the diamond that can be obtained? And even more surprising, only 20% of pure the diamond are suitable for application in jewelry. This scarcity is another reason why the diamond still has a mysterious charm.

The diamonds is a beautiful gem, lasting and rare. There is no other better gem to be used as a gift once in your lifetime.